Polyglo vs Hangling
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side β with what reviewers say about each.
Polyglo
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Polyglo is a language learning app built around real conversations. Instead of memorizing word lists, you learn through dialogues that reflect everyday situations β so the language actually sticks. FEATURES Dialogue Learning Follow natural conversations unit by unit. Build listening comprehension and speaking intuition at the same time. Vocabulary Organized by theme and unit, with audio pronunciation for every word. Review at your own pace. Grammar Clear, concise explanations without the textbook fluff. Understand the rules behind what you're saying. Practice Reinforce what you've learned with fill-in-the-blank, translation, and conversation exercises β organized by unit and available in English, Spanish, Japanese, Chinese, and Korean. PLANS Polyglo is free to start. Unlock additional units or go VIP to access everything β including all future languages as they're added. VIP Pass One-time purchase. Full access to all current and future content. No subscriptions, no surprises. MORE LANGUAGES COMING We're continually expanding. Buy VIP once and get every new language automatically. Questions or feedback? Reach us at polygloapp@gmail.com
Hangling
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Ever wanted to read Hangul, greet someone in Seoul, or catch a K-drama line without subtitles? Hangling turns everyday Korean into a game you'll actually want to play. MEET YOUR STUDY BUDDY Start with Hangli and unlock 14 more collectible mascots β Tori, Leo, Luna, and more β just by studying. No wallet required. REAL, PRACTICAL KOREAN Learn the greetings, courtesy phrases, and everyday words Koreans actually use β with romanization for beginners and native audio pronunciation for every word. SPACED REPETITION THAT WORKS Our review system resurfaces words right before you'd forget them, so vocabulary sticks instead of fading after one quiz. STAY MOTIVATED Daily streaks, XP levels, and 80+ badges turn quiet study time into visible progress you can watch build up. QUICK OR DEEP β YOUR CALL Squeeze in a 2-minute quick review between meetings, or settle in for a full study session. Either way, your progress is saved. LEARN IN YOUR LANGUAGE Full interface support for English, νκ΅μ΄, ζ₯ζ¬θͺ, and δΈζ β Hangling explains Korean the way that makes sense to you. FREE TO START, FREE TO GROW No sign-up, no subscription pressure. Watch a short ad to earn points and unlock new mascots at your own pace. Download Hangling and take your first step toward real Korean β one word, one streak, one badge at a time.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Hangling at none against Polyglo's 5. Polyglo's advantage is update cadence (every 4 days vs every 9 days). On price, ads, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.
Scored on Price Β· Rating Β· Positive reviews Β· Number of ratings Β· Update frequency Β· Ads Β· In-app purchases Β· Monetization Β· Best chart rank Β· Devices Β· Requires iOS
Both are free to download. Polyglo sells 5 one-off in-app purchases. Hangling asks for nothing beyond the download.
Polyglo ships an update every 4 days, Hangling every 9 days. The most recent releases landed on September 15, 2026 and August 22, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Polyglo | Hangling |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | Every 4 days β better | Every 9 days |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No β better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod β better | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 β better | 15.1 |
| Further details β not scored | ||
| Size | 247 MB | 36 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Naoki Yoshida | SeungMan Choi |
In-app purchases
Polyglo
- English Unlock$2.99
- Chinese Unlock$2.99
- Japanese Unlock$2.99
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- Spanish Unlock$2.99
- VIP Pass (All Languages)$9.99
Hangling
No in-app purchases





